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Figure 4. Five Wisdom Buddhas

Gochi Nyorai. Lecture Hall, Tōji (Kyōōgokokuji), Kyoto. Late sixteenth

century except Amida (nineteenth century and earlier parts). Wood (

hinoki

) with lacquer and gold leaf; Dainichi,

H 284 cm; Hōshō, H 143.6 cm; Amida, H 138.8 cm; Fukūjōju, H 134.2 cm; Ashuku, H 139.4 cm (Bogel,

Glance

,

2009, 283, pl. 11.2).